Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:01:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-rescue-delivering-aid-to-nebraska-wildfire-victims/ Farm Rescue delivering aid to Nebraska wildfire victims https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Rescue-delivering-aid-to-Nebraska-wildfire-victims/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Rescue-delivering-aid-to-Nebraska-wildfire-victims/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:01:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314633 Farm Rescue volunteers are stepping up to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in Nebraska. Tim Sullivan, executive director emeritus, says it’s been a troubling year for many producers in the state. “It’s been one of those things where people are desperate,” he said. “They got totally wiped out. Some of them lost cattle, […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964598825/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farm-Rescue-delivering-aid-to-Nebraska-wildfire-victims/feed/ 0Farm Rescue volunteers are stepping up to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires in Nebraska. Tim Sullivan, executive director emeritus, says it’s been a troubling year for many producers in the state. “It’s been one of those things where people are desperate,” he said. “They got totally wiped out. Some of them lost cattle, […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/ Weather differences driving uneven crop prospects https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964590248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964590248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314618 An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern Illinois. “You get outside of there though and it gets really varied,” he said. “It just depends where the rains came through this year. We’re […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964590248/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-differences-driving-uneven-crop-prospects/feed/ 0An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern Illinois. “You get outside of there though and it gets really varied,” he said. “It just depends where the rains came through this year. We’re […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-soil-health-institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/ New Soil Health Institute study shows soil health and conservation are improving forage production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964576685/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soil-Health-Institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964576685/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soil-Health-Institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:49:22 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314617 New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and grazing are seeing more consistent forage production. “There is a 7% increase in organic carbon concentration in the low tillage fields, and we see that […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964576685/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~New-Soil-Health-Institute-study-shows-soil-health-and-conservation-are-improving-forage-production/feed/ 0New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and grazing are seeing more consistent forage production. “There is a 7% increase in organic carbon concentration in the low tillage fields, and we see that […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/brownfield-ag-weather-today-1324/ Brownfield Ag Weather Today https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964593512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964593512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314628 Showers and thunderstorms currently affecting the central Plains will drift eastward, delivering much-needed rain later Thursday across the western Corn Belt before reaching the remainder of the Midwest on Friday and Saturday. Event-total rainfall should reach 1 to 3 inches or more, except for lower amounts in the northern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, unsettled, showery weather […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964593512/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Brownfield-Ag-Weather-Today/feed/ 0Showers and thunderstorms currently affecting the central Plains will drift eastward, delivering much-needed rain later Thursday across the western Corn Belt before reaching the remainder of the Midwest on Friday and Saturday. Event-total rainfall should reach 1 to 3 inches or more, except for lower amounts in the northern Corn Belt. Meanwhile, unsettled, showery weather […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-china-demand/ Grains juggling weather, wheat rally and China demand https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964547648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-China-demand/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964547648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-China-demand/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:14:35 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314611 A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting grain prices. “Wide temperatures, hot temperatures,” he said. “Some places have too much rain, but where we are not enough rain.” He tells Brownfield geopolitical […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964547648/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Grains-juggling-weather-wheat-rally-and-China-demand/feed/ 0A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting grain prices. “Wide temperatures, hot temperatures,” he said. “Some places have too much rain, but where we are not enough rain.” He tells Brownfield geopolitical […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/weathers/very-to-hot-weather-to-expand-across-the-nation/ Very warm to hot weather to cover much of the Nation; a near-seasonal rainfall pattern for most https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-warm-to-hot-weather-to-cover-much-of-the-Nation-a-nearseasonal-rainfall-pattern-for-most/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-warm-to-hot-weather-to-cover-much-of-the-Nation-a-nearseasonal-rainfall-pattern-for-most/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=weather&p=314176 Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Intermountain West having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual heat. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across the northern Great Basin, northern High Plains, and Northwest.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/961286690/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Very-warm-to-hot-weather-to-cover-much-of-the-Nation-a-nearseasonal-rainfall-pattern-for-most/feed/ 0Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Intermountain West having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual heat. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across the northern Great Basin, northern High Plains, and Northwest.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/ Farmers aim to stay profitable as farm losses projected to deepen https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964526663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964526663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/#respond Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=314579 A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit, AFBF’s John Newton talks about steps growers can take to help them cut costs and try to improve profitability.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964526663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Farmers-aim-to-stay-profitable-as-farm-losses-projected-to-deepen/feed/ 0A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit, AFBF’s John Newton talks about steps growers can take to help them cut costs and try to improve profitability.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/ USDA issues interim final rule for wetlands https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:57:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314598 The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certified. The interim final rule provides more certainty for farmers, allowing them to use existing determinations to install drainage, clear land and make other land adjustments without the risk of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964329920/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-issues-interim-final-rule-for-wetlands/feed/ 0The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certified. The interim final rule provides more certainty for farmers, allowing them to use existing determinations to install drainage, clear land and make other land adjustments without the risk of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-south-dakota-feedlots/ Heat stress causes cattle losses at South Dakota feedlots https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:52:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314587 A beef feedlot management specialist says extreme heat and environmental conditions created the potential for significant cattle losses at some South Dakota feedlots. “It’s certainly been a tough week to be a cattle feeder in South Dakota,” says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension. Heat index values exceeded 120 degrees across parts of the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964328888/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Heat-stress-causes-cattle-losses-at-South-Dakota-feedlots/feed/ 0A beef feedlot management specialist says extreme heat and environmental conditions created the potential for significant cattle losses at some South Dakota feedlots. “It’s certainly been a tough week to be a cattle feeder in South Dakota,” says Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Extension. Heat index values exceeded 120 degrees across parts of the […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/ Weather forecast pulls soybeans lower https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:43:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314539 Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term weather forecasts look non-threatening in many key growing areas. Longer-term outlooks are a little less certain and August is a key month for beans, so that will continue to be watched closely and could leave the market volatile. The sharply higher move in crude oil […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964327427/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weather-forecast-pulls-soybeans-lower/feed/ 0Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term weather forecasts look non-threatening in many key growing areas. Longer-term outlooks are a little less certain and August is a key month for beans, so that will continue to be watched closely and could leave the market volatile. The sharply higher move in crude oil […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/wyffels-cornbeltaward/ Wyffels Corn Belt Award https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325822/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Wyffels-Corn-Belt-Award/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:32:53 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?page_id=314581 Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities. 56 high school students will be selected for this award from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Corn […]

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]]> Brownfield and Wyffels Hybrids are partnering to present the Corn Belt Award to high school students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, show good character, and participate in school and community activities. 56 high school students will be selected for this award from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The Corn […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek-9/ Cattle futures higher at midweek https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:55 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314576 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by oversold signals, waiting on direct business to develop.  August live cattle closed $.42 higher at $227.90 and October live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $223.97.  August feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $344.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $338.65.  […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325591/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cattle-futures-higher-at-midweek/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by oversold signals, waiting on direct business to develop.  August live cattle closed $.42 higher at $227.90 and October live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $223.97.  August feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $344.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.42 higher at $338.65.  […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-h-2a-program-without-amnesty/ Supporters say securing ag workforce act modernizes H-2A program without amnesty https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314575 A divide is growing over farm labor reforms under consideration in Congress. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act does not grant amnesty as some Republicans have been arguing.  “You’re going to either offshore your food supply or you’re going to massively drive up costs on the American […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964325594/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Supporters-say-securing-ag-workforce-act-modernizes-HA-program-without-amnesty/feed/ 0A divide is growing over farm labor reforms under consideration in Congress. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield the bipartisan Securing Ag Workforce Act does not grant amnesty as some Republicans have been arguing.  “You’re going to either offshore your food supply or you’re going to massively drive up costs on the American […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/ USDA continues implementation of reorganization https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964324523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964324523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:23:32 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314574 The deputy secretary with the USDA says the agency is well into implementing its announced reorganization plans. Stephen Vaden says the goal of relocating several mission areas into five regional hubs is to improve cost savings and efficiency. “And that’s by getting more of our employees closer to the people that we serve and save […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964324523/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-continues-implementation-of-reorganization/feed/ 0The deputy secretary with the USDA says the agency is well into implementing its announced reorganization plans. Stephen Vaden says the goal of relocating several mission areas into five regional hubs is to improve cost savings and efficiency. “And that’s by getting more of our employees closer to the people that we serve and save […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/closing-grain-and-livestock-futures-july-29-2026/ Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 29, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964321856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964321856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:11:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=314538 Sep. corn $4.49, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.78, down 34 centsAug. soybean meal $315.30, down $5.00Aug. soybean oil 69.17, down 159 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.60 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.90, up 42 centsAug. feeder cattle $344.27, up $1.20Aug. lean hogs $100.67, down $2.42Aug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964321856/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Closing-Grain-and-Livestock-Futures-July/feed/ 0Sep. corn $4.49, down 9 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.78, down 34 centsAug. soybean meal $315.30, down $5.00Aug. soybean oil 69.17, down 159 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.60 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.90, up 42 centsAug. feeder cattle $344.27, up $1.20Aug. lean hogs $100.67, down $2.42Aug. Class III milk closed at […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/usda-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/ USDA emphasizes transparency in improved farm data and research https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:57:09 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314572 The USDA says it is working with farmers and ranchers to improve its data collection process. Dr. Scott Hutchins, Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics, says increased producer participation is critical to providing a more accurate data set. “What they provide us with allows us to provide them with better programs and better insights,” he […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319117/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-emphasizes-transparency-in-improved-farm-data-and-research/feed/ 0The USDA says it is working with farmers and ranchers to improve its data collection process. Dr. Scott Hutchins, Undersecretary for Research, Education, and Economics, says increased producer participation is critical to providing a more accurate data set. “What they provide us with allows us to provide them with better programs and better insights,” he […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-2025-pace/ Broiler placements fall, but stay ahead of 2025 pace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-pace/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-pace/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:54:19 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314540 Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise year-over-year, pointing towards higher production. The USDA says 254.026 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, up 305,000 from the previous week and 2% from a year ago, with the average rate of hatchability unchanged at 79.3%. 194.539 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964319093/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Broiler-placements-fall-but-stay-ahead-of-pace/feed/ 0Broiler hatchery numbers continue to rise year-over-year, pointing towards higher production. The USDA says 254.026 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, up 305,000 from the previous week and 2% from a year ago, with the average rate of hatchability unchanged at 79.3%. 194.539 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, down […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/south-dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/ South Dakota growers facing familiar drought challenges https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964313513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964313513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:19:04 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314569 An agronomist in South Dakota says expanding drought conditions are raising concerns for crop growers across the region. “Still waiting on rain,” said Stu Carlson with Hoegemeyer. “We’ve got good potential out there yet.” Carlson tells Brownfield many of the state’s corn and soybean producers are once again confronting increasingly dry conditions. “Drought the last […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964313513/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~South-Dakota-growers-facing-familiar-drought-challenges/feed/ 0An agronomist in South Dakota says expanding drought conditions are raising concerns for crop growers across the region. “Still waiting on rain,” said Stu Carlson with Hoegemeyer. “We’ve got good potential out there yet.” Carlson tells Brownfield many of the state’s corn and soybean producers are once again confronting increasingly dry conditions. “Drought the last […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-june-milk-production/ U.S. dairy herd growth boosts June milk production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964312196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-June-milk-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964312196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-June-milk-production/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:14:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314567 A larger and more efficient dairy herd in June continues to keep milk production numbers above last year. Milk production in the top 24 states increased 2.4 percent in June, with production totaling 19.7 billion pounds. Per cow production increased seven pounds on the year. USDA says farmers increased the dairy herd size by 185,000 […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964312196/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-dairy-herd-growth-boosts-June-milk-production/feed/ 0A larger and more efficient dairy herd in June continues to keep milk production numbers above last year. Milk production in the top 24 states increased 2.4 percent in June, with production totaling 19.7 billion pounds. Per cow production increased seven pounds on the year. USDA says farmers increased the dairy herd size by 185,000 […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/near-record-week-for-u-s-ethanol-production/ Near-record week for U.S. ethanol production https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964302323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearrecord-week-for-US-ethanol-production/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964302323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearrecord-week-for-US-ethanol-production/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=314566 U.S. ethanol production last week was a multi-month high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day, the second highest on record, rising 39,000 on the week and 37,000 on the year. The all-time average was set during the week of January 9th, 2026 at 1.196 million barrels per day. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/964302323/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Nearrecord-week-for-US-ethanol-production/feed/ 0U.S. ethanol production last week was a multi-month high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day, the second highest on record, rising 39,000 on the week and 37,000 on the year. The all-time average was set during the week of January 9th, 2026 at 1.196 million barrels per day. […]

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